Where is Crab Nebula (M1) right now?
Crab Nebula (M1) is located in the constellation Taurus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track Crab Nebula (M1) position throughout the night
← 3 October 2026 →
| Time | |
| Altitude | |
| Azimuth |
Shift the map to change the time and observe Crab Nebula (M1) changing position in the night sky.
Where and When to Look for Crab Nebula (M1) Tonight
The best observable position of Crab Nebula (M1) is near 04:00: 75° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How Crab Nebula (M1) Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Crab Nebula (M1) moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 75° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Crab Nebula (M1)
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Elevation | -3° |
| Direction | north-east (59°) |
| Magnitude | 8.4 |
Crab Nebula (M1) Passage Through Night
Double-click to unlock the map.
Current position of Crab Nebula (M1)
| Time | 20:25 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -3° |
| Azimuth | 59° |
Here you can see the current position of Crab Nebula (M1) on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool lets you track its movement throughout the night with accurate, up-to-date information.
Crab Nebula (M1) Position by Hour
Select a row to move both interactive maps to that time.
| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 12:00 | -9° | 306° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 34m | +22° 00′ |
| Oct 2, 13:00 | -18° | 318° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 34m | +22° 00′ |
| Oct 2, 14:00 | -25° | 330° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 34m | +22° 00′ |
| Oct 2, 15:00 | -29° | 345° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 34m | +22° 00′ |
| Oct 2, 16:00 | -31° | 1° | north | Below horizon | 05h 34m | +22° 00′ |
| Oct 2, 17:00 | -29° | 17° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 34m | +22° 00′ |
| Oct 2, 18:00 | -24° | 32° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 34m | +22° 00′ |
| Oct 2, 19:00 | -16° | 44° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 34m | +22° 00′ |
| Oct 2, 20:00 | -7° | 55° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 34m | +22° 00′ |
| Oct 2, 21:00 | 3° | 64° | north-east | Very low | 05h 34m | +22° 00′ |
| Oct 2, 22:00 | 14° | 73° | north-east | Visible | 05h 34m | +22° 00′ |
| Oct 2, 23:00 | 26° | 81° | east | Visible | 05h 34m | +22° 00′ |
| Oct 3, 00:00 | 38° | 90° | east | Visible | 05h 34m | +22° 00′ |
| Oct 3, 01:00 | 50° | 100° | east | Visible | 05h 34m | +22° 00′ |
| Oct 3, 02:00 | 61° | 114° | south-east | Visible | 05h 34m | +22° 00′ |
| Oct 3, 03:00 | 71° | 139° | south-east | Visible | 05h 34m | +22° 00′ |
| Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends | 74° | 167° | south-east | Visible | 05h 34m | +22° 00′ |
| Oct 3, 04:00 | 75° | 186° | south | Best view | 05h 34m | +22° 00′ |
| Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end | 74° | 193° | south-west | Twilight | 05h 34m | +22° 00′ |
| Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise | 72° | 216° | south-west | Twilight | 05h 34m | +22° 00′ |
| Oct 3, 05:00 | 69° | 228° | south-west | Twilight | 05h 34m | +22° 00′ |
| Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise | 68° | 231° | south-west | Twilight | 05h 34m | +22° 00′ |
| Oct 3, 06:00 | 59° | 250° | south-west | Daylight | 05h 34m | +22° 00′ |
| Oct 3, 07:00 | 47° | 263° | west | Daylight | 05h 34m | +22° 00′ |
| Oct 3, 08:00 | 35° | 272° | west | Daylight | 05h 34m | +22° 00′ |
| Oct 3, 09:00 | 23° | 281° | west | Daylight | 05h 34m | +22° 00′ |
| Oct 3, 10:00 | 12° | 289° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 34m | +22° 00′ |
| Oct 3, 11:00 | 1° | 298° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 34m | +22° 00′ |
| Oct 3, 12:00 | -9° | 307° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 34m | +22° 00′ |